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Identified the genes and pathways responsible for bitterness in cucumbers, providing insights into domestication and potential for improved varieties.
Characterized a gene cluster involved in the production of avenacins, antimicrobial compounds in oats, shedding light on the evolution of metabolic diversity in plants.
Analyzed the genome sequence of the medicinal plant Salvia miltiorrhiza, providing a foundation for understanding the biosynthesis of its bioactive compounds.
Reviewed the concepts and mechanisms of quantitative resistance to biotrophic filamentous plant pathogens, contributing to strategies for durable disease resistance in crops.
Developed and utilized AFLP markers to construct a high-density molecular map in barley, facilitating gene mapping and marker-assisted selection.
Discovered that expansion within the CYP71D subfamily drives the heterocyclization of tanshinones synthesis in Salvia miltiorrhiza, revealing key steps in the biosynthesis of these medicinally important compounds.
Demonstrated the divergent evolution of oxidosqualene cyclases in plants, highlighting the role of these enzymes in generating diverse triterpenoid skeletons.
Identified genes required for saponin biosynthesis and root development in oat, providing insights into the regulation of these processes.
Xiaoquan Qi is a leading researcher in plant molecular physiology and metabolomics, focusing on biosynthesis, regulation, and evolution of plant specialized metabolites, particularly in medicinal plants and cereals. His work has significantly advanced our understanding of plant disease resistance, crop improvement, and the discovery of novel bioactive compounds.
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